課程資訊
課程名稱
高等社會科學研究方法一
Advanced Research Methods for Social Science (Ⅰ) 
開課學期
102-1 
授課對象
生物資源暨農學院  生物產業傳播暨發展學研究所  
授課教師
謝雨生 
課號
BICD7080 
課程識別碼
630 M3070 
班次
 
學分
全/半年
半年 
必/選修
必修 
上課時間
星期三2,3,4(9:10~12:10) 
上課地點
生傳502室 
備註
總人數上限:40人 
Ceiba 課程網頁
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1021advancedrm 
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課程概述

This course provides graduate students with a systematic treatment of many of the major issues and problems encountered in the conceptualization, measurement, and modeling of social theories. Research design, model building and specification analysis of social survey, causal inferences from non-experimental data, and report writing are all emphasized in this course. 

課程目標
This course provides graduate students with a systematic treatment of many major issues and problems encountered in the conceptualization, measurement, and modeling of social research. Research design, model building and specification analysis of social survey, causal inferences from non-experimental data, and report writing are all emphasized in this course. 
課程要求
上課要求:

1. 所有上課的同學都需要按照進度課前閱讀指定的專書或研究論文(R1-R7),並於上課時繳交閱讀心得(R1)或依下列各問題撰寫研究論文(R2-R7)的閱讀紀要。紀要內容為回答十項問題,頁數不限,請使用中文書寫。除了在課堂上繳交作業紙本外,同學亦必須在上課前一天凌晨12點前,將該次作業的電子檔上傳至本課程網站(ceiba),才算作業繳交完畢。

(1). 作者為什麼要進行這個研究?
(2). 研究的問題和研究目的分別是什麼?
(3). 作者選擇了哪些詮釋理論?這些理論的大致內容如何?
(4). 研究的主要假設有哪些?
(5). 研究的樣本和資料來源如何?
(6). 研究的重要變項有哪些?(請區分自變項和依變項及控制變項)
(7). 作者採用哪些統計分析方法來處理研究資料?
(8). 此研究有哪些重要研究發現?
(9). 你對這篇研究整體的評論如何?
(10). 你對這篇論文閱讀後的心得。

2. 上課同學要參與課堂的報告提問和討論。
3. 課程的後段(數量方法部分)會有實際的資料分析,所有上課同學都要繳交所指定的作業。
4. 期末考為one-week take-home exam。
5. 課程成績計算: 平時作業40%,期末考佔50%,課堂報告和討論參與佔10%。

>提醒,也是規定<
所有課程要求的作業一定要親自作,不能假手他人,或是抄襲他人的作業:不遵守者,本課程成績以不及格處理。 
預期每週課後學習時數
 
Office Hours
 
指定閱讀
Text of Research methods
T1: Babbie, Earl.
2010 The Practice of Social Research. 12th edition.
Thomson Wadsworth.
T2: Neuman, W. Lawrence
2011 Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. 7th edition.
Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
T3: Kumar, Ranjit
2011 Research Methodolofy: a step-by-step guide for beginers. 3th edition.
Sahe Publication.


Readings of Empirical Study (These readings are changed each semester)
R1:
Stanovich, Keith E.
2007 How to Think Straight about Psychology. 8th edition. Allyn and Bacon, Pearson Education, Inc.
楊中芳譯 這才是心裡學!教你如何以科學方法培養批判性思考的能力。遠流。

R2:
Petev, Ivaylo D.
2013 "The Association of Social Class and Lifestyles: Persistence in American Sociability, 1974 to 2010. " American Sociological Review 78(4):633-661.

R3:
Dwyer, Rachel E.
2013 "The Care Economy? Gender, Economic Restructuring, and Job Polarization in the U.S. Labor Market." American Sociological Review 78(3):390-416.

R4:
Papachristos, Andrew V., David M. Hureau, and Anthony A. Braga.
2013 "The Corner and the Crew: The Influence of Geography and Social Networks on Gang Violence. " American Sociological Review 78(3): 417-447.

R5:
Maralani, Vida
2013 "The Demography of Social Mobility: Black-White Differences in the Process of Educational Reproduction." American Journal of Sociology 118(6): 1509-58.

R6:
Legewie, Joscha
2013 "Terrorist Events and Attitudes toward Immigrants: A Natural Experiment." American Journal of Sociology 118(5): 1199-1245.

R7:
Lauen, Douglas Lee and S. Michael Gaddis
2013 "Exposure to Classroom Poverty and Test Score Achievement: Contextual Effects or Selection?" American Journal of Sociology 118(4): 943-979. 
參考書目
*參考(補充)閱讀:

Carpiano, M. Richare, and Rachel T. Kimbro
2012 "Neighborhood social capital, parenting strain, and personal mastery among
female primary caregivers of children." Journal of Health and social Behavior
53(2): 232-247.

Uecker, Jeremy E.
2012 " Marriage and Mental Health among Young Adults." Journal of Health and
social Behavior 53(1): 67-83.

Rosenfelda, Michael J., and Reuben J. Thomasb
2012 " Searching for a Mate- The Rise of the Internet as a Social Intermediary."
American Sociological Review 77: 523-547.

McLaughlina, Heather, Christopher Uggena, and Amy Blackstoneb
2012 " Sexual Harassment, Workplace Authority, and the Paradox of Power."
American Sociological Review 77: 625-647.

Raley, Sara, Suzanne M. Bianchi, and Wendy Wang
2012 "When Do Fathers Care? Mothers’ Economic Contribution and Fathers’
Involvement in Child Care." American Journal of Sociology 117: 1422-1459.

Schneider, Daniel
2012 "Gender Deviance and Household Work - The Role of Occupation." American
Journal of Sociology 117: 1029-1072.

Heisig, Jan Paul
2011 “Who Does More Housework: Rich or Poor? A Comparison of 33 Countries.”
American Sociological Review 76: 74-99.

Sayer, Liana C., Paula England, Paul D. Allison, and Nicole Kangas
2011 “She Left, He Left: How Employment and Satisfaction Affect Women’s and
Men’s Decisions to Leave Marriages.” American Journal of Sociology 116: 1982-
2018.
Schafer, Markus H., Kenneth F. Ferraro, and Sarah A. Mustillo
2011 ”Children of Misfortune: Early Adversity and Cumulative Inequality in
Perceived Life Trajectories.” American Journal of Sociology 116: 1053-1091.

Clampet-Lundquist, Susan, Kathryn Edin, Jeffrey R. Kling, and Greg J. Duncan
2011 “Moving Teenagers Out of High-Risk Neighborhoods: How Girls Fare Better
than Boys.” American Journal of Sociology 116: 1154-1189.

Williams, Kristi, Sharon Sassler, Adrianne Frech, Fenaba Addo, and Elizabeth
Cooksey
2011 “Nonmarital Childbearing, Union History, and Women's Health at Midlife.”
American Sociological Review 76: 465-486.

Kim, Hyun Sik
2011 “Consequences of Parental Divorce for Child Development.” American
Sociological Review 76: 487-511.

Cotter, David, Joan M. Hermsen, and Reeve Vanneman
2011 “The End of the Gender Revolution? Gender Role Attitudes from 1977 to
2008.” American Journal of Sociology 117: 259-289.

Kirk, David S. and Andrew V. Papachristos
2011 “Cultural Mechanisms and the Persistence of Neighborhood Violence.”
American Journal of Sociology 116: 1190-1233.

Chen, Feinian, Yang Yang, and Guangya Liu
2010 “Social Change and Socioeconomic Disparities in Health over the Life
Course in China: A Cohort Analysis.” American Sociological Review 75:126-150.

Brand, Jennie E. and Yu Xie
2010 “Who Benefits Most from College? Evidence for Negative Selection in
Heterogeneous Economic Returns to Higher Education.” American Sociological
Review 75:273-302.


Cha, Youngjoo
2010 “Reinforcing Separate Spheres: The Effect of Spousal Overwork on Men’s
and Women’s Employment in Dual-Earner Households.” American Sociological Review
75:303-329.

Liu, Ka-Yuet, Marissa King, and Peter S. Bearman
2010 “Social Influence and the Autism Epidemic.” American Journal of
Sociology 115:1387-1434.

LaFree, Gary, Eric P. Baumer, and Robert O’Brien
2010 “Still Separate and Unequal? A City-level Analysis of the Black-White
Gap in Homicide Arrests Since 1960.” American Sociological Review 75:75-100.

Firebaugh, Glenn and Matthew B. Schroeder
2009 “Does Your Neighbor’s Income Affect Your Happiness?” American Journal of
Sociology 115:805-831.

Ruiter, Stijn and Frank van Tubergen
2009 “Religious Attendance in Cross-National Perspective: A Multilevel
Analysis of 60 Countries.” American Journal of Sociology 115:863-895.

Schurman, Rachel and William Munro
2009 “Targeting Capital: A Cultural Economy Approach to Understanding the
Efficacy of Two Anti-Genetic Engineering Movements.” American Journal of
Sociology 115:155-202.

Krysan, Maria, Mick P. Couper, Reynolds Farley, and Tyrone A. Forman
2009 “Does Race Matter in Neighborhood Preferences? Results from a Video
Experiment.” American Journal of Sociology 115:527-559.

Levels, Mark, Jaap Dronkers, and Gerbert Kraaykamp
2008 “Immigrant Children’s Educational Achievement in Western Countries:
Origin, Destination, and Community Effects on Mathematical Performance.”
American Sociological Review 73:835-853.


Meadows, Sarah O., Sara S. McLanahan, and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
2008 “Stability and Change in Family Structure and Maternal Health
Trajectories.” American Sociological Review 73:314-334.

Yang, Yang
2008 “Social Inequalities in Happiness in the United States, 1972 to 2004: An
Age-Period-Cohort Analysis.” American Sociological Review 73:204-226.

Castilla, Emilio J.
2008 “Gender, Race, and Meritocracy in Organizational Careers.” American
Journal of Sociology 113:1479-1526.

Frank, Kenneth A., Chandra Muller, Kathryn S. Schiller, and others
2008 “The Social Dynamics of Mathematics Coursetaking in High School.”
American Journal of Sociology 113:1645-96.

References For Section VIII
Main Readings:
M1. Kutner, Michael H., Christopher J. Nachtsheim, John Neter, and William Li
2005 Applied Linear Statistical Models.
New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

M2. Kleinbaum, David G. and Mitchel Klein
2002 Logistic Regression: A Self-Learning Text.
Springer Science Business Media, Inc.

M3. Morgan, Stephen L. and Christopher Winship
2007 Counterfactuals and Causal Inference: Methods and
Principles for
Social Research.
Cambridge University Press.
M4. Rosenberg, Morris
1968 The Logic of Survey Analysis.
New York: Basic Books, Inc.
Optional Readings:
M5. Myers, R.H. and J.S. Milton
1991 A First Course in the Theory of Linear Statistical
Models.
Boston: PWS-KENT Publishing Company.
M6. Kleenbaum, D.G., L.L. Kupper, and K.E. Muller
1988 Applied Regression Analysis and Other Multivariable
Methods.
Boston: PWS-KENT Publishing Company.
M7 . Hanushek, E.A. and J. E. Jackson
1977 Statistical Methods for Social Scientists.
New York: Academic Press.
M8. Berry, W.D. and S. Feldman
1985 Multiple Regression in Practice.
Beverly Hills, CA: Sage (Series No. 50).
M9. Jaccard, J., R. Turrisi, and C. K. Wan
1990 Interaction Effects in Multiple Regression.
Beverly Hills, CA: Sage (Series No. 72).
M10. Clogg, C. C., E. Petkova, and A. Haritou
1995 "Statistical Methods for Comparing Regression
Coefficients between
Models." American Journal of Sociology 100: 1261-
93.
M11. DeMaris, Alfred
2004 Regression with Social Data: Modeling Continuous and Limited Response
Variable.
A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication.
M12. Little, Roderick J.A. and Donald B. Rubin
2002 Statistical Analysis with Missing Data.
A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication. 
評量方式
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課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
9/11  Introduction to Course Design 
第2週
9/18  Development of Research Idea.
Science, Theory, and Problem 
第3週
9/25  Planning of Scientific Research.

The Research Process and Research Design Discussion of Empirical Study 
第4週
10/02  Causation, Statistical Control, and Research Framework.
Issues of Research Control and Causation Discussion of Empirical Study 
第5週
10/09  Research Design (Causal Inference).
Causal Inference of Observational Studies (Nonexperimental Studies) 
第6週
10/16  Conceptualization and Measurement.
Quantification of Data Reliability and Validity of Measurement and Research Discussion of Empirical Study 
第7週
10/23  Strategies of Gathering Data.
Sampling Issues Discussion of Empirical Study 
第8週
10/30  Strategies of Analyzing Data & Report of Scientific Research.
The Logic of Analysis Choosing Analytic (Statistical) Techniques Discussion of Empirical Study 
第9週
11/06  Models of Multiple Regression (1) 
第10週
11/13  Models of Multiple Regression (2) 
第11週
11/20  Uses of Dummy Variable and Interaction 
第12週
11/27  Detecting and Managing Irregularities in Regression (1) 
第13週
12/04  Detecting and Managing Irregularities in Regression (2) 
第14週
12/11  Detecting and Managing Irregularities in Regression (3) 
第15週
12/18  Logistic Regression and Multinominal Logit Regression 
第16週
12/25  Ordered Logit Regression and Poisson Regression 
第17週
2014/01/01  No Class 
第18週
2014/01/08  Week of Final Exam